Find & Apply For Operating Engineer / Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs in Lucedale, Mississippi

Heavy Equipment Operator $1,540+ WEEKLY Join SAVARD Personnel Group - where your skills are valued! Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment, including excavators, bulldozers, skid steers, backhoes, and motor graders.
• Perform site preparation, excavation, trenching, grading, and leveling.
• Move and position heavy materials as needed.
• Conduct daily pre-shift equipment inspections.
• Check fluid levels, hydraulic systems, and grease equipment components.
• Identify and report mechanical issues to help prevent equipment downtime.
• Follow OSHA regulations, site-specific safety procedures, and equipment operating guidelines.
• Maintain awareness of underground utilities, overhead power lines, and load-capacity requirements.
• Read and interpret site layouts, grade stakes, and construction drawings.
• Work closely with supervisors, engineers, and other crew members to complete projects safely and on schedule.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year of heavy equipment operating experience.
• Ability to safely operate and maneuver heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of equipment inspections and basic preventative maintenance.
• Ability to understand grade stakes, site plans, and construction drawings.
• Strong awareness of job-site safety procedures.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work as part of a team.

Shifts:

Monday-Friday shifts will be discussed during interview

Duration:

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